Looking good. On the Flymo parts illustration there's a lever to trip the bin latch to allow it to tip. Is there any sign of one having being fitted to yours or was it a latter addition?
Yes there is, looks a bit Heath Robinson and as I intend to show the machine with the barrow on, the pins and r clips will be replaced by bolts and wingnuts to make it all a bit more sturdy
A good find there but I would think that the little Suffolk engine would be working quite hard with that ridger (spelling??) body in Wealden clay, but perhaps it's destined for a more relaxed life?
I agree, the engine would indeed struggle, this lot will be for show only methinks
Acquired this last month, some of the information crept into the Lawnbug ride on topic so I thought I had better start a new topic in the right section ...
Not got too far with it yet other than a wash & brush up and new decals from Titch, and found a manual in my literature collection.
Hopefully picking up an interesting addition at the weekend...
The Gemini was introduced in the 70s with the Suffolk cast iron engine and a “ sealed for life” welded chain case. The later Flymo DM bore more than a passing resemblance . Not sure what or if there was a connection but both had a similar optional tipping barrow body which picked up on the chain case lug used by the rotor guard and the rotors were replaced by lug tyred wheels..
Thanks for the info !
17 hours ago, nigel said:
Never seen one of them before Paul
You know me mate, I always find the weird stuff !!
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Westwood Gemini rotavator
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Oh you mean like I have had a slight accident...
